Namyangju Mayoral Candidate Joo Gwangdeok Vows to Make the City a Running Hub of the Capital Region

Joo Gwangdeok, Namyangju Mayoral Candidate,
Declares Leap Toward a "Runnable Namyangju"
Promises Development of International-Standard "Dasan Heritage Course"
and Establishment of Regional Running Stations

Joo Gwangdeok, candidate for mayor of Namyangju City (People Power Party), ran together with members of a local life sports running crew at Namyangju Sports Complex on the morning of the 16th, engaging in on-site communication activities. He stretched and ran on the track with citizens, listening attentively to the vibrant voices at the grassroots sports scene.

Joo Kwangdeok, candidate for mayor of Namyangju City (People Power Party), ran with local Life Sports running crew members at the Namyangju Sports Complex on the morning of the 16th, engaging in field-centered communication. Photo by Joo Kwangdeok

On this day, Candidate Joo presented a pledge to create high-quality sports infrastructure that makes use of Namyangju’s exceptional natural environment. His major pledges include: ▲ the development of an internationally standardized "Dasan Heritage Running Course" connecting the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site to the Bukhangang Bicycle Path; ▲ the establishment of regional running stations for the convenience of runners; and ▲ making the "Five Major Running Festivals" unique to Namyangju—such as the Onam Lake Night Run and Gwangneung Forest Trail Run—a regular fixture. Through these initiatives, he expressed his ambition to elevate Namyangju's city brand value.

Candidate Joo emphasized, "True welfare begins when citizens can enjoy vibrant lives throughout all four seasons in their beloved local communities," adding, "Based on proven drive and execution, I will ensure that Namyangju becomes the most dynamic and desirable premier sports city in Korea."

Meanwhile, during his previous tenure as the 8th popularly elected mayor, Joo Gwangdeok achieved several milestones: laying the foundation for Namyangju—a future city of 1 million people—with the establishment of a 1,000-bed super-sized general hospital and a 400-bed innovative public medical center, attracting approximately 3.3 trillion won in corporate investment including Kakao, and ushering in a new rail era with the launch of 10 railway lines such as the GTX-B.

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